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EU52 DXW

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,414 mi
Last recorded86,414 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 DXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,414 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 86,414 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,868 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,313 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 71,313 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,399 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 52,666 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,847 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,586 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 25,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,337 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 17,337 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,710 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 16,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 13,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 10,431 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 7,930 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EU52 DXW is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 48,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU52 DXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU52 DXW?

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What year was EU52 DXW registered?

EU52 DXW is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EU52 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 DXW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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